Bergen weather in December (Hordaland, Norway)

How is the weather in Bergen in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Bergen typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C.

Bergen in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 269 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 28 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 13 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bergen. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bergen climate page with graphs.

 

Bergen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 93%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 269 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 28 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 13 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in December

Find out more about the weather in Norway in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bergen in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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